Pampas and Pearls

“If the leaves are changing, I feel poetry in the air.” - Laura Jaworski. Anyone else get excited when it’s time for the new season?  I love when autumn is coming. The way the leaves begin to change into a beautiful orange red colour and the way they slowly fall down. Waking up to a crisp morning and embracing the silence is so satisfying. I find it funny that I can view the changing of seasons in such a romantic way. However, the changes in my own life I fail to see the beauty of sometimes. I fail to see that with change comes growth, reverence and beauty. Whenever I’ve faced changes in my own life, I have cried, felt broken and hated the the direction in which my life was headed. I didn’t know where I was going. Wouldn’t it be nice to see some beautiful physical changes before we enter a new season?  But the changes we face are inner. They are deeper than the tangible. We receive growth after a lesson. And that it kind of freaking beautiful. I think it’s healthy to romanticise chang

This week myself and Imaan have seen life catch up with us and we needed to take some time for ourselves to re-adjust and reset and be ready to give you the content you deserve. All things will resume tomorrow with social media posting and Imaan will be closing September with our final Tuesday post. Be ready for October. Halloween is coming...

"It's the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!"- Winnie the Pooh, Pooh's Grand Adventure Autumn is a beautiful season, in fact it is my favourite season, with the leaves changing colour and the crisp, fresh air it is just amazing. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of nature-based self-care in autumn, and how spending time in nature can help you feel more grounded, calm, and connected. We'll also share ideas for nature-based self-care activities that you can try this season. As the “summer” fades away and the leaves change their colours, autumn welcomes us with its unique charm. It is a time when we can embrace the beauty of nature and practice self-care by spending time outdoors. Here are some additional benefits of nature-based self-care in autumn: Boosts immune system : Spending time in nature during autumn can help improve our immune system. As the tempera

“Beauty is subjective and should not be limited to only what we see on the outside.”  - Alex Wek Have you ever felt like you’re not pretty enough? Your nose isn’t small enough or you haven’t lost enough weight?  Well, if you have. I’m so sorry. Because you’re so goddamn beautiful!  I’ve been there too, heck, I’m still there sometimes and it sucks. It sucks not seeing myself in a positive way. Sometimes it even breaks my heart. It also breaks my Mum’s heart. She hears it and says “you were made so beautifully by God, why can’t you just appreciate the art. You wouldn’t change a painting, would you?” Thinking about it like that, it makes me feel sad that I fail to see myself as art. So many of us do. And we are art. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a size 22 or 6, it doesn’t matter if you have a tooth gap or a bigger nose. All of these features are beautiful.  The answer comes down to beauty being subjective. There are many different types of beautiful that are presented in each of us.  B

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill Saving money is always a good idea, and there are many ways to do it. Here are four money-saving tips for living in a cost of living crisis: Make a budget : One of the best ways to save money is to create a budget and stick to it. Start by listing all of your monthly expenses, including rent/mortgage, utilities, food, transportation, and entertainment. Then, look for areas where you can cut back, such as eating out less or cancelling subscriptions you don’t use. But do not cut out all of the nice things as this will make you feel miserable. Take advantage of sales and discounts : Many retailers offer sales and discounts throughout the year, so keep an eye out for them. Sign up for email newsletters from your favourite stores to get notified of upcoming sales. You can also use discount codes and coupons to save money on your purchases. If you are a student or have a st

                                        "Perhaps you were made for such a time as this." - Esther 4:14 Do you ever ask yourself "What am I doing here?", "What was I made for?" or even "Do I belong here?" I've found myself asking the same questions many times. I often disassociate and detach myself from my surroundings and wonder, what am I supposed to be doing?! There have been many times where I have felt lost in life, times where I felt like I am not doing what I was created for. I have questioned myself and my life. I've been close to dark and even suicidal thoughts yet still had the sense that I was made for so much more. Even when I was at my happiest I found myself thinking *could there be more out there for me* I realised that EVERY SINGLE thing I went through, I was MEANT to go through. All of my experiences occurred to shape me into the person I am today. And of course, It's the same thing for ALL of us. It sure helps change

"No matter how far you have gone on the wrong road, you can always turn around" -Unknown Now I will be the first one to admit I absolutely hate when something isn't perfect, I don't mean an individual but something I have created this could be a cake or an essay. If it isn't perfect I feel like it is the end of the world and that I did was bad as bad could be. But that is not always the case.  Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can drive you to do your best work and achieve great things. On the other hand, it can also hold you back from taking risks and trying new things. In fact, some studies have shown that perfectionism is linked to anxiety and depression. If you find that perfectionism is holding you back, there are a few things you can do to overcome it: Recognise that perfection is impossible. No matter how hard you try, you will never be perfect. Accepting this fact can help you let go of the need to be perfect and focus on doin